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Odds and Ends: Brett’s back, baby!

Adolf Hitler might be a true blue Cowboys fan, but he’s just as sick of the Brett Favre drama as the rest of us.

In other news…

[YardBarker.com]: Can you name the entire 1992 Dream Team? You got two minutes. Go!

[Red Sox Monster]: “Defrost Ted” tee hits the shelves

[SI.com]: Cancel your order for a No. 23 Olympiakos jersey

[SignOnSanDiego.com]: Please, please, please don’t take our drunk athletes away!

[Rear Naked News]: Quinton Jackson’s life continues to spiral out of control

[Awful Announcing]: Art Monk finally gets his props

[Home Run Derby]: What you talking `bout, umpire?!

[Boston.com]: Paul Pierce gets bracelets to match his new ring

[Epic Carnival]: Bobblehead makers are truly the lowest form of artist

[Uncoached]: Which Sweet Lou face is your favorite?

[The Ghosts of Wayne Fontes]: Awwww, man; we’re Stephen A. Smith!

[CollegeOTR.com]: College can be a career killer

[SamePageSports.com]: If you said Coach K is the cheesiest person alive then give yourself a pat on the back

[Cousins of Ron Mexico]: “The 2008 Bejing Ol-Chimp-ics.” Thank goodness we’re not the only ones who don’t use spell-check

And finally, another classic video of a cheerleader getting trampled by the football team.

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Odds and Ends: Another Brett Favre tribute song hits the airwaves

What do Brett Favre and Jon Bon Jovi have in common? Well, they’re both buddies with Ron Jaworski and their careers just won’t seem to die, but that’s not all. Thanks to the guys over at Ryan Parker Songs, we now know that they also have this crappy song in common. The words are included, so sing along. And don’t pretend you don’t know the rhythm; we saw you at the stadium when the Slipper When Wet Tour rolled through town.

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I’ve been missing playing ball since I called it to an end,
So I went out for some two hand touch with some neighbors and a friend,
As I passed the ball around, it felt so good, I think I found,
That number 4 could still play ball, so I gave the Packers one more call,
And said I’ve got good news, yeah, I’m coming back,
But they told me I was smoking crack,

They said never, but I’ll play forever,
Never say goodbye, never say goodbye,
I’ll find somewhere that I can play even if it’s not Green Bay,
Say goodbye, never say goodbye,
Now Aaron Rodgers is the guy, but number 4 will never say goodbye,

I’m inspired by what some guys have done like when Jordan played for Washington,
Oh I hope that time’s been good to me and I’m more like Foreman than Ali,
No, I’ve got no secrets unrevealed and I don’t need cash like Holyfield,
I just want to find somewhere to throw even if it’s for Bon Jovi’s Soul,
Cause I’ve still got skills, I’ve still got game,
I’m not ready for the hall of fame,

Never, cause I’ll play forever,
Never say goodbye, never say goodbye,
I’ll find somewhere that I can play even if it’s not Green Bay,
Say goodbye, never say goodbye,
Now Aaron Rodgers is the guy, but number 4 will never say goodbye,
I probably made John Madden cry cause number 4 will never say goodbye …

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[The Angry T]: Rejected EA Sports NCAA 2009 covers

[Intentional Foul.com]: Say hello to our new screen saver

[TheFavreologist]: Finally, someone is capable of explaining “Favre’s Role as a Gay Icon” to us

[MiamiHerald.com]: Hit the road, Pack!

[Can’t Stop The Bleeding]: Ron Artest does his best “Both teams played hard” routine

[JoeSportsFan.com]: Screw the WWE, here’s some classic moments from the WWF

[InventorSpot.com]: The best sports logos EVER!

And finally, Kobe is one sneaky son of a gun.

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Ten reasons Brett Favre wants to play football again

We all knew that when Brett Favre tearfully said goodbye to the Packers and the game of football, he’d eventually be back. Of course, we thought he would at least sit out one season before getting the itch again, but news sources are now revealing that No. 4 might be showing that infamous childlike enthusiasm sooner rather than later. Since word broke, most people have been focusing on why Favre shouldn’t return, but not flatusyahu.com, they’ve got Ten Reasons Brett Favre Wants To Play Football Again.

1. He needs to do something to get Madonna’s attention.

2. The reality that Eli Manning has the same number of Super Bowl rings is too much for him to bear.

3. In the throes of early stage dementia, he may be under the mistaken impression that Randy Moss and Cris Carter still play for the Vikings.

4. Wants to be able to tell grandchildren that he played for Sesame Street’s Mr. Noodle.

5. Safer to deal with the Madden jinx on the football field than on the farm.

6. Apparently, he always liked the smell of the astroturf at the Metrodome.

7. After consulting the Farmer’s Almanac, he decided 2013 is a bad year for Hall-of-Fame inductions.

8. Cash is tight when the There’s Something About Mary sequel is put in turnaround.

9. Enjoys tearful retirement pressers so much, he wants to make them an annual event.

10. According to Favre, Vikings owner Ziggy Wilf is “just like my neighbors down in Mississippi”.

And, of course, the obvious reason for returning: more Brett Favre boogie!

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[flatusyahu.com]: Ten Reasons Brett Favre Wants To Play Football Again

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Odds and Ends: Brett Favre’s future reads like this…

With rumors ferociously swirling around a potential Brett Favre comeback, everyone is now buzzing about the possibilities. “Are we going to get one more year of horribly timed interceptions?” “Will we get one more season of John Madden slobbering over No. 4?” “Could we still see another euphoric sprint to the end zone?” Who knows. Actually, Tirico Suave knows and they’ve come up with a pair of headlines from the distant future regarding the NFL’s ironman. As indicated, Favre will die at the age of 89, but that still doesn’t mean his playing days are over.

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[NYDailyNews.com]: “Hey, Madonna, whatcha doing tonight?”

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[The Big Lead]: Thank goodness, she looks nothing like her father

[Throwdown.com]: Rampage is practicing his gangsta rap poses

[Awful Announcing]: Dickie V is just like the rest of us. He’s smitten with Erin Andrews too

[The Wizard of Odds]: Art of the cupcake schedule

[Home Run Derby]: Ooh-la-la. Dodgers coconut bra

[ESPN]: Extraordinary piece on the impact of Len Bias’ life and death

[The Bad News Bloggers]: Top 10 reasons the NFL salary cap must stay in place

[FBKid’s Sports Minute]: It’s never too early to start thinking about fantasy football breakout players

[The Sporting Blog]: Weeeeeeeees and pees

And finally, “ringing the bell,” huh? So, that’s what you kids call it these days.

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Brett Favre is still John Madden’s boy


If you weren’t convinced that John Madden has a serious man crush on Brett Favre then here’s even more proof. The fat man has decided to put the former (for now at least) Green Bay quarterback on the cover of next season’s Madden game. Yup, good ol’ No. 4 will be in our everyday lives for at least one more season according to SportsBusiness Daily who released the news yesterday about “Madden NFL 09.” Might sound far-fetched, but Favre appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman last night and confirmed the story.

Of course, this isn’t necessarily a good thing. We all know about the curse of the Madden game. Luckily, Favre probably won’t be on the field to get his neck snapped or his leg cracked, but drunken arrests or possible penn time could be looming if the cover trend holds true. Just to refresh everyone’s memories, past players to grace the game include Eddie George, Daunte Culpepper, Michael Vick, Ray Lewis, Dononvan McNabb and Shaun Alexander. But after the roller coaster ride that has been Favre’s life, a little Madden curse ain’t gonna hurt the gunslinger. And for players, the Packers should probably your new favorite team to control, considering this is Madden’s farewell gift to Favre, expect him to have 100-ratings across the board.

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[MyFoxLubbock.com]: Madden O9 Uncovered: Favre to Break Curse

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The Day Football Died

Most people are sick and stinking tired of hearing about Brett Favre’s retirement. In fact, nobody really believes the guy is retired because until the Packers take to the field without a No. 4 on the roster, he could still weasel his way back into uniform. Personally, we’re pretty content with Favre riding off into the sunset, but we can’t speak all the Cheeseheads out there. So, we’ll let this babe handle that.

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Superfan loses control, names twins Brett and Favre


The whole world is trying to come to grips with the life-altering news that Brett Favre has decided to hang up his cleats for good. And if you thought John Madden and Peter King were in a funk, just imagine how Wisconsin natives are holding up. But have no fear Cheeseheads because the legend of Brett Favre lives on in Florida.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that David and Emily Kinsaul of Palatka, Fla., named their newborn twin boys Brett and Favre.

“I was hoping we’d have at least one year of him still playing,” David said. The twins were born Feb. 22.

Brett and Favre?!? We’ll let Brett slide by, but what kid is going to want to grow up with the name Favre? We understand that the culture of football is nuts in Packer-land, but that is really no excuse. After all, basketball is the game of choice in Indiana, but you don’t see any Hoosiers naming their children Bob and Knight or Isiah and Thomas or Larry and Bird. Although, now that we think about it, Knight Isiah Bird has a nice ring to it for an only child.

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[GreenBayPressGazette.com]: No. 4’s legacy just beginning for twin baby boys
[StarTribune.com]: Newborn twins names Brett and Favre

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J.M. hearts B.F.

The Brett Favre bomb was dropped yesterday and after a full day of weeping in a dark room, we finally feel strong enough to confront this national tragedy head on. While we know it’s tough right now, the true emotions won’t really come flooding out until next season when the Packers hit Lambeau Field without No. 4 under center. Hopefully, just hopefully, John Madden will be composed enough by then to call a game.

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[Extra Mustard]: Favre Video Of The Day

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Some Packers fans braved the frozen tundra only to get booted from Lambeau


If your team can’t make the championship game then you might as well make some money off the event, right? Eh, only if you want to watch the next three decades worth of NFC Championship games on a correctional center’s rec room television.

A 41-year-old Chicago man has been charged with five counts of forgery for selling counterfeit NFC Championship game tickets.

Kenneth Lee collected more than $4,000 from a handful of people after selling them tickets through the Web site craigslist, according to a criminal complaint filed in Brown County Circuit Court.

Lee was one of five people arrested for selling fake tickets to the game. The four others did not appear in court Tuesday.

About a dozen people paid between $300 and $900 for counterfeit tickets to the game. Some fans didn’t find out their tickets were fake until they sat in the seats and were removed from the stadium by an usher once people with real tickets showed up, police said.

Face value for tickets to Sunday’s game was $148.

A cash bond of $50,000 was issued for Lee, who is scheduled to appear in court again Jan. 29. He faces up to 30 years in prison and $50,000 in fines if convicted.

Wow, 30 years in the slammer for forging tickets!! And Michael Vick might be in an NFL uniform in how long?? Did our counterfeiter electrocute someone we don’t know about?

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[ CBS2Chicago.com]: Chicagoan Charged With Forgery Of Packers Tix

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Sorry Green Bay, but nothing comes between Eli and his Oreos or his Seinfeld


We told you about the Green Bay television station that pulled Saturday’s episode of Seinfeld off the air in an attempt to make Eli Manning go Kenny Rogers Roasters crazy before the big game on Sunday. Well, as we expected, the plan was a complete waste of time because Sony of all people raced to the rescue.

Despite the dastardly plans of the Fox affiliate in Green Bay to deny the Giant quarterback the privilege of watching his favorite TV show on Saturday night, it turns out Manning will be able to watch reruns of “Seinfeld” after all. Sony has sent Manning a DVD player and “Seinfeld: The Complete Series” DVD collection that he can watch from his hotel room all night long.

It was such a simple solution to circumvent WLUK’s publicity stunt, that Michael Strahan had already thought of it hours before.

“Are you kidding me?” Strahan said yesterday, when told the station had pulled “Seinfeld” off the air because it heard it was Manning’s favorite show.

“Don’t they have ‘Seinfeld’ DVDs? We can always watch ‘Seinfeld.’ If they think that’s going to mess him up, I should probably move to Green Bay. I could be very successful there with some of my ideas.

But don’t worry Packers fans; you still might get to see Emmitt Smith’s infomercial about feet. You lucky dogs, you.

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[NYDailyNews.com]: Eli Manning able to foil bizarre `Seinfeld’